Showy Milkweed, Asclepias speciosa
Asclepias speciosa

Showy Milkweed

Rhizomatous species; range primarily west of the Mississippi River.

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General Product Information
  • Species:
    Showy Milkweed
  • Species Type:
    Native
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  • Characteristics:
    Erect-growing.
  • Habitat:
    Moist prairies.
  • Life Cycle:
    Perennial
  • Bloom Period:
    May to September
  • Flower Color:
    Purple
  • Typical Height:
    3.3 ft
  • pH:
    5.0 – 7.0
Indicator Regions
  • Northcentral & Northeast:
    FAC
  • Midwest
    FAC
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:
    FAC
  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
    FAC
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Tolerances
  • Shade:
    Full Sun
  • Drought:
    Low
  • Salt:
    No
Seed Information
  • Approximate seeds per lb:
    72,000
  • Seeding rate per acre in a mix:
    Up to 0.1 lb
  • Truax Seedbox:
    Fluffy

$129.60/lb

Description

Rhizomatous species with a range primarily west of the Mississippi River.

Additional information

BloomPeriodSrchTrm

Spring/Fall

ColorSearchTerms

Purple

FoliageColor

Green

IndicatorRegion1

FAC

IndicatorRegion2

FAC

IndicatorRegion3

FAC

IndicatorRegion4

FAC

LifeCycle

Perennial

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